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FCV-688

Product catalog summary

Overview: The FCV-688 is a 5.7" color LCD fish finder designed to enhance fishing experiences by providing detailed information about fish size, depth, and bottom composition. It features advanced technologies such as ACCU-FISH™ and Bottom Discrimination to assist anglers in identifying rich fishing grounds.

Key Features:

ACCU-FISH™: This function assesses fish size from 10 to 199 cm at depths of 2 to 100 m. It displays fish size or depth on the screen, aiding in target identification.
Fish Marks: Displays fish symbols (circle or square) on detected fish echoes, helping beginners identify targets. Symbols vary in size based on fish size.
Bottom Discrimination: Analyzes bottom structure (rocks, gravel, sand, mud) using a transducer, providing valuable information for locating fishing grounds.
White Line Feature: Distinguishes fish near the bottom by displaying the top edge of the sea floor in white.
Configurable Alarms: Set alarms for depth, fish echoes, and other conditions.
Post-Processing Gain Control: Applies gain changes to both new and existing echoes for optimal settings.
Fast Transmission Rate: Operates at 3,000 PRR per minute at a 5 m depth range.

Specifications:

Display: 5.7" color LCD with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels.
Frequency: 50 and 200 kHz.
Output Power: 600 W.
Basic Range: 2-1200 m, with various expansion and zoom options.
Interface: Supports multiple input and output formats, including NMEA0183.
Power Supply: 12-24 VDC, 13W.
Environmental: Operates in temperatures from -15°C to +55°C, with IP55 waterproofing.

Installation and Options:

Includes a display unit and installation materials.
Optional speed/temperature sensors and transducers available.
Swivel mounting bracket for adjustable viewing angles.

Usage Recommendations:

Ensure transducer is mounted correctly and parallel to the bottom.
Use at depths of 5 m - 100 m and at speeds of 10 kn or less.
Read the operation manual carefully to understand feature limitations and ensure accurate readings.

Catalog excerpts

5.7" COLOR LCD FISH FINDER Model The FCV-688 provides valuable information to help you locate rich fishing grounds and boost your catch! AUTO Auto Tuning (Sensitivity) FURUNO Digital Filter Bottom Discrimination

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The FCV-688 knows fish size and bottom ▲ Equipped with Furuno’s latest technology: the Bottom Discrimination Function - Analyze bottom structure* Provides an at-a-glance recognition of bottom form with four types of graphical displays (Rocks/Gravel/Sand/Mud) when connected to required thru-hull or transom mount transducer. * Thru-hull or transom transducer mount required ACCU-FISH TM - A unique fish size analyzer based on the latest digital technology White Line feature - Discriminate fish lying near the bottom The top edge of the sea floor is displayed in white to clearly show structures. This...

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structure under your boat! Bottom Discrimination feature The FCV-688’s Bottom Discrimination feature enables the fish finder to indicate if a major component of the bottom is mud, sand, gravel or rocks. The Bottom Discrimination feature provides you with valuable information to locate rich fishing grounds, while boosting your catch of the day. Rocks Gravel Rocks Gravel Sand Mud Probability mode Graphic mode The probability display mode shows the most probable bottom composition in graph form. The standard graphic display mode shows the most probable bottom composition by graphic or four colors....

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Swivel mounting bracket to adjust the angle of the display unit The gimbal mount allows the display unit to swivel around when desktop mounted. You can adjust the angle of the display to get the optimum viewing angle. SPECIFICATIONS OF FCV-688 GENERAL Frequency Output Power DISPLAY Display Type Effective Display Area Pixel Number Display Basic Range Alarm Range Phasing Expansion Range Picture Advance Speed Pulselength & PRR Interface 50 and 200 kHz 600 W 5.7" color LCD 87.1 (W) x 116.2 (H) mm 640 x 480 (VGA) Single frequency (50 or 200 kHz), Dual-frequency, Zoom, Nav data, A-scope, Marker zoom,...

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